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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.46, 890.37 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.46, 890.37 and 246.74 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.46 : 890.37 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.46/890.37 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.46x = 890.37 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.46x = 219,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,684.21/593.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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